Product Manual. ABB i-bus EIB / KNX Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S. Intelligent Installation Systems ABB

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1 Product Manual ABB i-bus EIB / KNX Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S Intelligent Installation Systems ABB

2 This manual describes the function of the Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S x.16.1 with its application programs "Switch Dim xf 1-10V/1" (x = 2, 4 and 8). Subject to changes and errors excepted. Exclusion of liability: Despite checking that the contents of this document match the hardware and software, deviations cannot be completely excluded. We therefore cannot accept any liability for this. Any necessary corrections will be inserted in new versions of the manual. Please inform us of any suggested improvements. eib.hotline@de.abb.com

3 SD/S Switch/Dim Actuators, MDRC Contents Page 1 General Product and functional overview Properties of the 1-10 V interface Device technology Technical data Circuit diagram Dimension drawing Assembly and installation Description of the inputs and outputs Special operating states Assignment of the physical EIB / KNX address Manual operation Delivered state Maintenance and cleaning Overview Parameters General parameter window Parameter window X: General Parameter window "X: Function" Parameter window X: Switch Parameter window "X: Dimming" Parameter window "X: Value" Parameter window "X: Presets" Parameter window X: Scene (1) to X: Scene (6) Parameter window "X: Charact. adj." Parameter window "X: Slave" Parameter window "X: Staircase light" Communication object Planning and application Number of connectable ballast devices Load current influence Control current influence Function chart Staircase lighting time Preset description bit scene Characteristic adjustment Slave mode Behaviour on bus voltage failure, recovery and download Interdependence of the functions Appendix Table of the status bytes ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 2

4 SD/S Switch/Dim Actuators, MDRC 5.2 Code table for 8-bit scene telegram Scope of delivery Ordering information...64 A.1 Notes ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 3

5 General 1 General This manual provides you with detailed technical information relating to the ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S x.16.1 with mounting and programming and explains the use of actuators using examples. The Switch/Dim Actuator range consists of EIB / KNX modular installation devices in ProM design. The three Switch/Dim Actuators feature 2, 4 or 8 channels, which have a 1-10 V control output and a 16 A load relay. The channels can be parameterised independently of each other and can implement different functions such as dimming, switching, scene retrieval, staircase lighting, slave operation, etc. The Switch/Dim Actuators provide the link between devices with the 1-10 V interface and the higher-level intelligent installation systems and the ABB i-bus. The main reasons for using dimmable lighting components are Reduction of the operating costs Saving energy Improved lighting ensuring comfort and convenience Of the many 1-10 V control devices available on the market the most common are Electrical ballasts Dimmers Transformers The rights and the copyright to this manual are exclusively the property of ABB STOTZ KONTAKT GmbH ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 4

6 General 1.1 Product and functional overview The 2-, 4- and 8-fold ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators are EIB / KNX are modular installation devices in ProM design. They control 2-, 4- and 8- channel dimmable electronic ballast devices or transformers with 1-10 V interfaces. A floating contact for switching the electronic ballast devices on and off is provided for each channel. Furthermore, there is an additional manual, auxiliary voltage-dependent operation of the switching relay which simultaneously serves for indication of the contact position. Switching and dimming is implemented independently of the channel via the ABB i-bus. Several ballast devices can be connected to a single channel. SD/S SD/S The number of connectable electronic ballast devices is limited by switching and control power. If the switching on and off function via the SD/S is not used, the number of ballast devices subject to control is only limited by the load capacity of the 1-10 V control voltage. The devices are powered via the EIB / KNX and do not require an additional power supply. The control voltage of the 1-10 V devices is generated by the ballast devices. The Switch/Dim Actuator acts against this control voltage and reduces it. This is used to set the required dimming value. Switching off is implemented via the integrated switching relay in the Switch/Dim Actuator. The assignment of the physical addresses as well as the parameterisation is carried out with Engineering Tool Software ETS (from Version ETS2 V1.3) with a VD2 file. If ETS3 is used, a.vd3 type file must be imported. The SD/S range consists of 3 types. The following designation code overview should provide a fast and simple overview of the individual Switch/Dim Actuators. SD/S Fig. 1: SD/S - Range SD/S SD/S SD/S SD/S - Switch/Dim Actuators, rail mounted SD/S x - x = number of outputs (2, 4 or 8) SD/S 8.y - y = rated current in amps (16 A) SD/S 8.16.z - z = version Table 1 SD/S - designation code overview 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 5

7 General 1.2 Properties of the 1-10 V interface Dimmable ballast s with 1-10 V control interface have long been established on the market and offer a simple, reliable and attractively priced solution for implementing controlled lighting environments, mood illumination and energy saving lighting installations. Properties of the 1-10 V lighting systems Control of the ballast s is implemented via an interference resistant DC voltage signal of 10 V where: i) 10 V = maximum brightness (open control line) and, ii) 1 V = minimum brightness (control line fully loaded). The 10 V DC control voltage is supplied from the ballast s. The maximum supply current is dependent on the ballast type and manufacturer and lies typically between 0.5 ma and 4 ma per ballast. The control voltage is potentially isolated from the mains supply voltage, however it is not classified as SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage). Ballast devices connected to different phases can be dimmed with the same control voltage, i.e., control line. Due to the typical characteristics of the 1-10 V system, the following points must be observed: The polarity of the control lines and of the control voltage must be observed. The control voltage is potentially isolated from the mains supply voltage, however as the voltage is not SELV, in the event of a fault, mains voltages can be present. The control voltage can be limited to a maximum or minimum value via the control device, e.g., the Switch / Dimm Acutators SD/S. This allows the implementation of two useful features: i) setting a minimum value allows trouble-free ignition of lamps at low light levels ii) limiting the upper value can save significant energy in normal operation and can extend the useful service life of the fluorescent tubes or allow for future compensation due to ageing of the luminaries. Testing the correct function of a ballast can be easily done without the need for additional software or testing devices: i) The ballast is turned on with an open circuit contol line. The luminary should ignite at full intensity ii) Short-circuiting the control line, e.g., with a wire jumper (observe second point!). The lamp should now dimm down to the minimum brightness. The 1-10 V control voltage is purely used for dimming the ballast s. The devices remain under mains voltage, even at minimum brightness. Isolation of the ballasts is carried out via the switch contact in the control device. The maximum loading of the control device must observed: i) loading of the 1-10 V control line ii) maximum switching capacity of the output circuit, including consideration of in-rush currents. If you want to implement more flexible applications with your lighting and, for example, addressable lighting components are required, ballast devices with DALI (digital addressable lighting interface) interfaces should be used. In order to integrate these components in the intelligent installation systems and the ABB i-bus, EIB / KNX DALI gateways are available from the ABB product range. More detailed information with the corresponding product manuals and technical data can be found on our homepage under Downloads in the Illumination section ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 6

8 Device technology 2 Device technology Fig. 2: SD/S The ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators allow the comfortable and energy efficient control of dimmable electronic ballast s or transformers with 1-10 V control interfaces. The Swtich/Dim Actuators with a rated switching current of 16 A are EIB / KNX modular installation devices in ProM design for installation in the distribution board on 35 mm DIN mounting rails. The connection to the ABB i-bus is implemented via a bus connection terminal. The SD/S family consists of devices with 2, 4 or 8 channels for cost effective application in lighting control systems. Per channel a potential free relay contact for switching the mains supply to the ballast. The switching relays are particularly suitable for switching ohmic, inductive and capacitive loads, as well as fluorescent lamp loads (10 AX) according to EN The switching relays with integrated status indicator allow a simple manual operation of the device without the need for the bus voltage or an auxiliary supply. The devices are powered via the EIB / KNX and do not require an additional auxiliary power supply. 2.1 Technical data Power supply: - Operating voltage V DC, made available by the bus - Current consumption EIB / KNX ma 9 ma 9.5 ma maximum - Power consumption via EIB / KNX Max. 250 mw Outputs control circuit: - SD/S - type Number of control outputs 1-10 V (passive) Max. current per control output 100 ma 100 ma 100 ma - Max. number of ballast devices (2 ma/ballast) 3) Max. cable length, with max. load (100 ma) 70 m with cable cross-section 0.8 mm m with cable cross-section 1.5 mm 2 Outputs load circuit rated values: - SD/S - type Number of load outputs (floating) U n rated voltage 250 / 440 V AC (50/60 Hz) - I n rated current 16 A - AC1 or 10 AX - Power loss per device at max. load 2.6 W 5.2 W 10.4 W Load circuit (relay) switching currents - AC1 operation (cos = 0.8) IEC A / 230 V - Fluorescent lighting load AX 10 AX / 250V (140F) 2) acc. EN Minimum switching performance 100 ma / 12 V 100 ma / 24 V - DC current switching capacity (ohmic load) 10 A / 24 V= Lamp loads See table 3 Load circuit (relay) service life - mechanical endurance > 3 x electrical endurance to IEC AC1 (240V/cos0.8) > AC5a (240V/ cos0.45) > 3 x 10 4 Load circuit (relays) switching times 1) - Max. relay position change per output and minute if all relays are switched simultaneously object. The position changes should be distributed over a minute. - Max. relay position change per output and minute if only one relay is switched ) The specifications apply only after the bus voltage has been applied to the device for at least 30 seconds. The typical elementary delay of the relay is approx. 20 ms. 2) The maximum inrush-current peak (see table 3) may not be exceeded 3) The control current of 1-10 V devices determine the number of connectable ballast devices. Typical devices are between ma. Table 2 - Part 1: Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S x.16.1, technical data 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 7

9 Device technology Connections: ABB i-bus - EIB / KNX Bus connection terminal, 0.8 mm Ø, single core Connections: control circuit - 2 terminals per control circuit Screw terminal with slotted screw mm 2 finely stranded mm 2 single core - Ferrule with/without plastic sleeve / mm 2 - TWIN ferrules mm 2 - Tightening torque Max. 0.6 Nm Contact pin length min. 8 mm Connections: load circuit - 2 terminals per load circuit Screw terminal with universal head (PZ 1) mm 2 finely stranded, 2 x ( mm 2 ) mm 2 single core, 2 x (0.2-4 mm 2 ) - Ferrule with/without plastic sleeve / mm 2 - TWIN ferrules mm 2 Contact pin length min. 8 mm - Tightening torque Max. 0.8 Nm Operating and display elements - Red LED and EIB / KNX pushbutton - Switch position display for assignment of the physical address Relay operating element Enclosure - IP 20 to EN Safety class - II to EN Isolation category - Overvoltage category - Pollution degree III to EN to EN EIB / KNX safety extra low voltage - SELV 24 V DC Temperature range - Operation -5 C C - Storage -25 C C - Transport -25 C C Environmental conditions - Humidity Max. 93%, moisture condensation should be excluded Design - Modular installation device (MDRC) Modular installation device, ProM - SD/S - type Dimensions (H x W x D) 90 x W x Width W in mm Mounting width (modules at 18 mm) Mounting depth in mm 64,5 64,5 64,5 Weight - in kg 0,18 0,28 0,46 Installation - On 35 mm mounting rail EN Mounting position - as required Housing, colour - Plastic housing, grey Approvals - EIB / KNX to EN Certification CE mark - in accordance with the EMC guideline and low voltage guideline Table 2 - Part 2: Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S x.16.1, technical data Note: Note: Note: Connection of 230 mains voltage to one of the 1-10 V outputs leads to the destruction of the 1-10 V output. Control, load and EIB / KNX sides are electrically isolated. Individual switching outputs are floating outputs. When connecting the control line, it is important to consider that the control outputs each feature a common ground reference to one another. Several electronic ballast devices with 1-10 V interfaces can be controlled with a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuators. The number of dimmable ballast devices per channel is limited both by the switching capacity and the control power of the Switch/Dim Actuator. See section 4 for calculation example ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 8

10 Device technology Lamp loads, switching capacity for lamp circuit Lamps - Incandescent lamp load 2300 W Fluorescent lamps T5 / T8 - Uncorrected luminaire - Parallel compensated - DUO circuit 2300 W 1500 W 1500 W Low-voltage halogen lamps - Inductive transformer - Electronic transformer 1200 W 1500 W - Halogen lamp 230V 2300 W Dulux lamp Mercury-vapour lamp - Uncorrected luminaire - Parallel compensated - Uncorrected luminaire - Parallel compensated 1100 W 1100 W 2000 W 2000 W Switching capacity (switching contact) 1) - Max. peak inrush current I p (150μs) 400 A - Max. peak inrush current I p (250μs) 320 A - Max. peak inrush current I p (600μs) 200 A Number of electronic ballast devices (T5/T8, single element) 1) - 18 W (ABB EVG 1x58 CF ) W (ABB EVG-T5 1x24 CY) W (ABB EVG 1x36 CF) W (ABB EVG 1x58 CF) 11-80W (Helvar EL 1x80 SC) 10 1) For multiple element lamps or other types, the number of electronic ballast devices must be determined using the peak inrush current of the electronic ballast devices. See section 4 for example Table 3: Lamp load for load current circuit SD/S x.16.1 Application programs Application program Number of communication objects Max. number of group addresses Switch Dim 2f 1-10V/ Switch Dim 4f 1-10V/ Switch Dim 8f 1-10V/ Max. number of associations Table 4: Application programs for SD/S x.16.1 Note: Note: The programming requires EIB Software Tool ETS2 V1.3 or higher. If ETS3 is used, a.vd3 file or higher must be imported. The application program is located in the ETS2 / ETS3 under ABB / Lighting / Switching/Dimming Actuators 1-10 V / Switch Dim xf 1-10 V/1 (x = number of outputs 2, 4 or 8) The devices do not support the closing function of a project or the KNX devices in the ETS. If you inhibit access to all devices of the project with a BA password (ETS2) or BCU code (ETS3), it has no effect on this device. Data can still be read and programmed ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 9

11 Device technology 2.2 Circuit diagram Fig. 3: Connection schematic of the Switch/Dim Actuators SD/S x Label carriers 4 Bus connection terminal 2 Programming button 5 Switch position display and manual operation 3 Programming LED 6 Load current circuits, for every 2 connection terminals 7 Control circuits, with 2 terminals each Note: Note: All-pole disconnection must be observed in order to avoid dangerous touch voltages which originate from feedback from differing phase conductors. An open control line produces the maximum brightness. A short-circuited control line generates the minimum dimming value. The minimum dimming value is also set if the control cable polarity is reversed. In all 3 cases, dimming of the lighting is not possible. 2.3 Dimension drawing B SD/S SD/S SD/S B 72 mm 4 modules 108 mm 6 modules 144 mm 8 modules Fig. 4: Dimension drawing SD/S x ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 10

12 Device technology 2.4 Assembly and installation 2.5 Description of the inputs and outputs 2.6 Special operating states 2.7 The ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators are suitable for installation in the distribution board or small enclosures for fast installation on 35 mm mounting rails to EN The mounting position can be selected as required and no auxiliary voltage is required. The device is supplied with power via the EIB / KNX. Accessibility to the device for the purpose of operation, testing, visual inspection, maintenance and repair must be provided (compliant to DIN VDE ). The voltage supply to the device must be switched off before installation work is performed. The electrical connection is implemented using screw terminals. The connection to the EIB / KNX is established using a bus connection terminal. The terminal designation is located on the housing. The devices should be protected from damp, dirt and damage during transport, storage and operation. - The device should only be operated in a closed housing (e.g. distribution board)! - The devices should not be operated outside the specified technical data. The switching outputs of the Switch/Dim Actuators are isolated. Different phases of the 230 V operating voltage can be connected to neighbouring devices. Control, load and EIB / KNX sides are electrically isolated. When connecting the control line, it is important to consider that the control outputs each feature a common ground reference to each another. Connection of the 230 V mains voltage to one of the 1-10 V outputs can lead to the destruction of the 1-10 V end stages and the output. The behaviour on bus voltage failure and recovery can be parameterised. The exact response after a download and bus reset is described in detail in chapter 4. An open control line produces the maximum brightness. A short-circuited control line generates the minimum dimming value. The minimum dimming value is also set if the control cable polarity is reversed. In all 3 cases, dimming of the lighting is not possible. The parameterisation of the Switch/Dim Actuators is implemented using the application programs Switch Dim xf 1-10V/1 (x = 2, 4 or 8) and the ETS (from version ETS2V1.3). If ETS3 is used, a.vd3 type file must be imported. The following work must be carried out: - Assignment of the physical EIB / KNX device addresses - Parameterisation of the inter-channel device functions - Parameterisation of the channel behaviour - Assignment of the communication objects to EIB / KNX groups The Switch/Dim Actuators do not require an additional power supply. The connection to the EIB / KNX is sufficient to enable the actuator functions. You will require a PC or laptop for parameterisation with the ETS (from ETS2 V1.3) and a connection to the ABB i-bus e.g. via RS232 or USB interface ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 11

13 Device technology 2.8 Assignment of the physical EIB / KNX address 2.9 Manual operation 2.10 Delivered state 2.11 Maintenance and cleaning The installation and commissioning may only be carried out by electrical specialists. The appropriate norms, guidelines, regulations and specifications should be observed when planning and setting up electrical installations. The assignment of the physical EIB / KNX device address of the Switch/Dim Actuators is carried out via the ETS and the programming button on the device. The device features a programming button located on the edge of the device for assignment of the EIB / KNX physical device address. The red programming LED lights up after the button has been pushed. It switches off as soon as the ETS has assigned the physical address or the programming button is pressed again. The Switch/Dim Actuators have a manual operating feature. The Switch Actuators can be switched ON or OFF with an operating element on the relay. The operating element simultaneously indicates the switching state. The Switch/Dim Actuator does not feature electrical monitoring of the manual actuation and cannot therefore react to manual operation. From a power engineering point of view, the relay is only actuated with a switching pulse if the known relay position has changed. This has the consequence that after a one-off manual operation, a repeated switching command is received via the bus and no contact changeover occurs, since the actuator assumes that no contact changeover has occurred and that the correct contact position is set. An exception to this situation is after bus voltage failure and recovery. In both cases the relay position is recalculated dependent on the parameterisation and always set depending on the contact setting. The Switch/Dim Actuators are supplied with the physical address The load connection terminals and the relay are open and the bus terminal is fitted. Please note that vibration during transport can change the relay settings. The contact position can be recognised at any time on the device via a visual inspection and can be changed if necessary by a manual operation. The application program Switch Dim xf 1-10V/1 (x = 2, 4 or 8) is preloaded. The Switch/Dim Actuators are maintenance-free. No repairs should be carried out by unauthorised personnel if damage occurs (e.g. during transport or storage). The warranty expires if the device is opened. If devices become dirty, they can be cleaned using a dry cloth. Should a dry cloth not remove the dirt, they can be cleaned using a slightly damp cloth and soap solution. Corrosive materials or solutions should never be used ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 12

14 3 3.1 Overview The application program Switch Dim xf 1-10V/1 provides the device with a comprehensive and flexible range of functions. The standard settings allow simple commissioning. The functions can be extended if required. The programming is implemented using the EIB Software Tool ETS2 V1.3 or higher. If ETS3 is used, a.vd3 type file must be imported. Each individual channel of the three Switch/Dim Actuators features the same technical characteristics and software functions. It is thus possible, depending on the application, to freely define every channel and to parameterise them accordingly. The applications feature the same appearance and the same parameter window. This significantly simplifies the engineering and the programming of the ABB i-bus Switch/Dim Actuators. The following table provides an overview of the functions with the Switch/Dim Actuators and their application program: SD/S SD/S SD/S Installation type MDRC MDRC MDRC Number of outputs Module width (space unit) Manual operation Contact position display I n rated current 16 A 16 A 16 A 1-10 V control line 100 ma 100 ma 100 ma Switch function - Brightness value when turned on - Dimming speed for switching on and off Dimming - Dimming speed can be changed via KNX - Min. and max. dimming values - Switching on / off via rel. dimming Brightness value - Dimming speed for transition brightness values - Min. and max. value limits - Set switching on and off via value Presets (4 items) Scenes (8-bit scene) - Assignment of the channel in up to 18 scenes Forced operation - 2-bit coded forced operation - Behaviour after voltage recovery Block Activate channel via 1-bit object Special functions - 4-point characteristic adjustment - Preference with bus voltage failure - Status feedback Additional functions - Slave mode e.g. for integration in the constant lighting control - Staircase lighting, Prewarning via dimming and / or KNX object Table 5: Application overview 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 13

15 3.2 Parameters This chapter describes the parameters of the Switch/Dim Actuators using the parameter windows. The parameter window is set up dynamically so that further parameter windows can be enabled depending on the parameterisation and function of the outputs. In the following description, Output X" represents all outputs of a Switch/Dim Actuator. It can be programmed commonly for all outputs or for each one individually. Ensure that when changing from individual to common programming of the parameters that the implemented parameterisation and object assignment is not accepted. The individual parameter windows and the parameter windows for all outputs only differ in the designation of their outputs. For this reason only parameter windows for common programming ( x: ) are described. The parameter windows for an output are identical. The default values of the parameters are underlined, e.g. option yes/no. Indented parameter descriptions indicate that this parameter is only visible if the main parameter is parameterised accordingly. The illustrations of the parameter windows in this manual correspond to the ETS3 parameter windows. The application program is optimised for ETS3. Using the corresponding VD2 file, it is also possible to parameterise and configure Switch/Dim Actuators without problems using ETS2. In the ETS2 it is possible however that the parameter window is automatically split by the ETS interface if all parameters are used ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 14

16 3.2.1 General parameter window Fig. 5: General parameter window Parameter settings Options: channel setting global (together) channel setting individual An individual setting can be undertaken separately for every output. Particularly in large EIB/KNX systems, it is frequently the case that all outputs are assigned with the same parameters. In this case, all settings only need to be made once in the device. These settings apply for all outputs. channel setting global (together): The parameter window A-X: appears (for 2-fold X = B, for 4-fold X = D and for 8-fold devices X = H), which applies for all outputs in the same manner. channel setting individual: All parameter windows for every individual channel appear. Ensure that when changing from individual to common programming of the parameters that the implemented parameterisation and object assignment is not accepted. Sending and switching delay after bus voltage recovery in s [ ] Options: s Only telegrams are received during the sending and switching delay. The telegrams are not processed however and the outputs remain unchanged. No telegrams are sent on the bus. After the sending and switching delay, the telegrams are sent and the state of the outputs is set to correspond to the parameterisation or the object values ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 15

17 During the sending and switching delay, objects can be still be read via the bus, e.g. by a visualisation system. Sending and switching requirements are implemented after the sending and switching delay has been carried out. The processor requires a starting time of about 2 seconds until it is ready to function. The initialisation time is included in the parameterised time. The first switching action will only be initiated when sufficient energy is available to switch all contacts safely to the parameterised switching state on bus voltage failure. This can mean that the initial switching action will occur at a later time than intended by the parameterised switching delay. The sending delay is not influenced by this measure. The maximum switching operations per minute of the relay should be taken from the technical data in chapter 2. Sent in operation object Options: no send value "0" cyclically send value "1" cyclically The object In Operation indicates the functional capability of the device on the bus and simultaneously indicates a faultless bus line. This cyclic telegram can be monitored by an external device. The following parameters are visible: Sending cycle time in s [ ] Options: Here the time interval is set with the object In Operation, which depending on the parameterisation, cyclically sends a telegram with the value 1 or 0. Limit number of telegrams Options: no/yes In order to limit the bus load caused by the device, it is possible to parameterise a limit on the number of telegrams. With the selection yes, both parameters Max. Number of sent telegrams within period and Period are enabled. Max. Number of sent telegrams within period Options: Period Options: 50ms / 100ms /... / 10s /... / 30s / 1min This parameter sets the number of telegrams which can be sent by the device within a period. The telegrams are sent as quickly as possible at the start of a period. If the parameterised number of telegrams is reached, transmission is stopped and will only continue in the next period ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 16

18 3.2.2 Parameter window X: General Fig. 6: Parameter window A-H: General Status response of switching state Options: no yes: via object Switch / Status yes: via separate object Status switch Here you set if and when the current switching state of the lighting (ON / OFF) is sent on the bus. With the setting no, the switching state is not actively sent on the bus. With the setting yes: via object Switch / Status, the switching command is sent actively on the bus via the object Switch / Status. With the setting yes: via separate object, an additional object Status switch is enabled with which the current switch status is sent on the bus. Note: With a change of the parameterisation or after a subsequent switching of the status object, the assignment of the object Switch is lost and needs to be reprogrammed. Note: Switching and response via the same object Switch / Status is useful because it simplifies the group address assignment. However, with improper programming unwanted switching actions can be triggered by the responses in a group. In a group with several Switch / Status objects, only one object should respond with the status ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 17

19 The options yes: enable one or two further parameters: Send Options: only if value change / always Here you set if the response is sent with only if value change of the object value or also with every value assignment of the object Switch (Option always ). Status response inverted Options: no: 0 = OFF, 1 = ON yes: 0 = ON, 1 = OFF This parameter is enabled if the option yes: via separate object Status switch has been selected beforehand. With this parameter, the response of the switching state can be inverted. It is visible if the response occurs via the object Status switch. With an inverted response, the object Status switch features the following values: 0 lighting is switched on 1 lighting is switched off Status response of brightness value Options: no yes: via object Brightness value / Status yes: via separate object Status brightness value Here you set how the current status brightness value of the lighting is sent on the bus. With the setting no, the brightness value is not actively sent on the bus. With the setting yes: via object Brightness value / Status, the brightness value is sent on the bus via the object Brightness value / Status. With the setting yes: via separate object status brightness value, an additional object Status brightness value is enabled which is used to send on the bus when the current brightness value changes. The changed brightness value is sent at the end of the dimming process, i.e. when the end value is reached with switching, scene or preset recall. This can mean that during the dimming process the current brightness value is not displayed. Note: With a change of the parameterisation or after a subsequent switching of the status object, the assignment of the object Brightness value is lost and needs to be reprogrammed. Note: With an adjustment of the characteristic, the response sent from the lamp is again transformed via the characteristic curve. There is thus a correlation between brightness value and response. A more detailed description can be found in chapter ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 18

20 The options yes: enable further parameters: Send Options: only if value change / always Here you set if the response is sent with only if value change of the object value or also with every value assignment of the object Brightness value (Option always ). A value assignment is implemented via switching, dimming, setting the brightness value, scene, preset and staircase lighting recall. State of switching on supply voltage failure Options: Contact open Contact closed Contact unchanged With this parameter, the load output can be set to a defined state after a bus voltage failure. The 1-10 V control output assumes a high resistance state on bus voltage failure. Thus the lamps are controlled with a fixed brightness value of 100 %. Value object "Switch" on bus voltage recovery Options: Restore status before failure write with "0" write with "1" With this parameter, the load output can be set to a defined state after bus voltage recovery. With the setting Restore status before failure, the brightness is restored to the level before the bus voltage failed. With both of the other parameter settings, the object Switch or Switch / Status can be written with a 0 or 1 as selected on bus voltage recovery. The contact position is redefined and set depending on the set device parameterisation. If the staircase lighting function is activated, the staircase lighting can be triggered by a 1 switching command after bus voltage recovery. Note: At bus voltage recovery the last brightness value is lost. With the setting Switch on via last brightness value in the parameter window Switch, the Switch/Dim Actuator always uses a 100 % brightness value or the maximum dimming value after bus voltage recovery and the first switching command. This applies until a new last value is detected. If the slave mode after bus voltage recovery is parameterised as active in a parameter window, and the behaviour of the slave operation at switching on is simultaneously deactivated (also parameter window X: Slave), and if the channel generates an ON command after bus voltage recovery with the parameters described here, the slave mode is immediately deactivated. This means the parameter described here Value object "Switch" on bus voltage recovery has a higher priority than the parameter in the parameter window X: Slave Slave mode after supply voltage recovery ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 19

21 3.2.3 Parameter window "X: Function" Fig. 7: Parameter window "A-H: Function In this parameter window, additional functions of the channel can be enabled. Enable function "1-Bit Preset" Options: no/yes The Preset function can be enabled with this parameter. The function is used to recall or save brightness values via a 1-bit object. If the preset function is enabled, a further parameter appears: Restore presets with standard value during download Options: no/yes Here you set if the preset values are overwritten with the standard brightness values which are set via the parameters in the ETS. This function is useful for example if the settings made by the user are to be reset and the lighting is to be set with a defined brightness value. The special properties of the preset are defined in the parameter window X: Preset ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 20

22 Enable function "8-Bit Scene" Options: no/yes The Scene function can be enabled with this parameter. The function is used to recall or save brightness values via a 1-byte object. Project-specific, manually set brightness values can be saved via the 1-byte object 8-Bit scene. If the 8-bit scene function is enabled, a further parameter appears: Restore scene values with standard value Options: no via download via object "Restore standard scene" via download or via object Here you set if the scene values are overwritten with the standard brightness values which are set in the parameters. This function is useful for example if the scene settings of the user are to be undone. The reset of the scene values is possible via ETS download or via the object Restore standard scene. The special characteristics of the 8-bit scene are defined in the parameter window X: Scene (x). Every channel of the Switch/Dim Actuator can be integrated in up to 18 scenes. Enable function "forced operation" Options: no/yes The object Forced operation is enabled via this parameter. Function of forced operation: The active forced operation has an influence on the overall behaviour of the output. When the forced operation function is recalled, the parameterised brightness value in the ETS is set. The currently set brightness value is stored intermediately. A currently active dimming command is interrupted and the target brightness value is saved directly. Brightness values received during active forced operation are not set but are processed in the background and saved. Switching commands are also saved in the background. Relative dimming commands and dimming ramps are ignored. The target brightness value is saved directly. At the end of forced operation, the brightness value stored in the background is set. Forced operation has a higher priority than blocking a channel. The forced operation is indicated in the second bit of the status byte (object Status byte). The state of the forced operation (active / deactivated) after bus voltage recovery is parameterised in the parameter window X: Function ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 21

23 Value Bit 1 Bit 0 Status Description Free Free If the object Forced operation receives a telegram with the value "0" (binary 00) or "1" (binary 01), the output is enabled and can be actuated via different objects Forced OFF If the object Forced operation receives a telegram with the value "2" (binary 10), the output of the Switch/Dim Actuator is switched OFF and remains inhibited until forced operation is again deactivated. Actuation via another object is ignored as long as the forced operation is activated. Commands are run in the background and the end values are saved. After deactivation of forced operation, the brightness value which is continuously processed in the background is set Forced ON If the object Forced operation receives a telegram with the value "3" (binary 11), the output of the channels with the parameterised brightness value is switched on and remains inhibited until forced operation is again deactivated. Actuation via another object is not possible as long as the forced operation is activated. Commands are run in the background and the end values are saved. After deactivation of forced operation, the saved brightness value is set. Table 6 Overview of 2-bit forced operation object If the forced operation parameter is enabled, two further parameters appear: Brightness while object value = 3 (forced operation = active, ON) Options: 100% (255) / 99% (252) /... / 2% (5) / 1% (3) / 0% (off) This parameter is visible if the function Forced operation has been activated. The brightness value used to control the channel is set with this parameter, if the object Forced operation is set with the value 3 (= forced operation = active, ON ). After forced operation is revoked, the normal state of the output is restored. During forced operation, the brightness value is calculated further; only Rel. dimming telegrams are ignored. Setting force operation after bus voltage recovery Options: inactive (value 0) switch off by force (value 2) switch on by force (value 3) Here you switch on which value the object Forced operation is assigned on bus voltage recovery ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 22

24 Enable function "Blocking" Options: no/yes The Block object is enabled here. The function of the object can be blocked here, so that it cannot be changed via the bus. The current brightness value of the channel is frozen. All commands with the exception of forced operation and the reactions to bus voltage failure and recovery are ignored. An activation of the blocked operation during dimming up and dimming down of the staircase lighting and switch or scene function is initially ignored. Only at the end of the dimming process is the channel blocked and the brightness frozen. A block during the staircase lighting function on the other hand leads to an immediate blocking of the channel and freezing of the brightness value. After unblocking, the staircase lighting function continues with dimming (prewarning). Forced operation has a higher priority than blocking. With activated forced operation, the block function can be activated or deactivated, so that after forced operation the current blocked state which would result without activated forced operation is available. Enable characteristic adjustment Options: no/yes If yes is entered in this parameter, the parameter window Character adjustment is enabled. In this the dimming characteristic (lighting dependent on the brightness value) can be changed. The special characteristics of the character adjustment are defined in the parameter window X: Charact. adj.. Select extra function Options: none Slave mode in lighting control Staircase lighting function It is possible to select between two additional functions via this parameter. For the staircase lighting function, the programmed dimming values in the parameter window X: Dimming apply. The brightness in slave mode on the other hand is limited by the value limits in the parameter window X: Value. Slave mode in lighting control is set, if in the device, for example, the constant lighting control is to be controlled by a lighting controller. The special properties of the slave mode are defined in the parameter window X: Slave. Staircase lighting function is set if the light is to be switched off or slowly dimmed downwards after a defined time. A warning before the staircase light switches off is possible via dimming and/or a 1-bit object, which can be used to trigger any required display or an acoustic signal. The special characteristics of the staircase lighting function are defined in the parameter window X: Staircase lighting function ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 23

25 3.2.4 Parameter window X: Switch On this page, you determine how the device reacts to a switching command via the communication object Switch or Switch / Status. Fig. 8: Parameter window A-H: Switch Switch ON via Options: last brightness value / 100% (255) / 99% (252) /... / 2% (5) / 1% (3) Here you set the brightness of the lighting which is applied when a Switch or Switch / Status object receives the telegram value 1. When switching on with the last brightness value, the brightness level before the last switching off is restored, however with at least the brightness of the lower dimming value (see Parameter window X: Dimming ). The last brightness value is the last constant brightness value. This can result from the setting of a brightness value using a switching or dimming command and through a scene, preset or staircase lighting function. Note: At bus voltage recovery, the last brightness value is lost. The Switch/Dim Actuator will operate with 100% or the maximum dimming value until a new last value is detected. Switch on with the last brightness value is ignored, if the slave mode is activated but interrupted (e.g. with corresponding parameterisation by a dimming command). If in this case the Switch/Dim Actuator receives a telegram with the value 1 at the object Switch or Switch / Status, the last brightness value is not set, but rather the last slave operation is activated and the brightness value from the object Brightness value of slave is set. If the channel is switched on and a new switch on command is received, the brightness value will remain unchanged if the last brightness value has been parameterised during switching on. The reason is that the current brightness value is assumed as the last constant brightness value by the Switch/Dim Actuator ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 24

26 Dimming speed from % while switching in s [ ] while switching off (0 = immediately) Options: while switching on (0 = immediately) Options: With this parameter, you set how fast the light can be switched on or off with a switching command. The set dimming speed relates to an unlimited dimming range of 0 % 100 % ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 25

27 3.2.5 Parameter window "X: Dimming" With the object Relative dimming, the lighting is dimmed brighter or darker. In this parameter window, the parameters for dimming and switching the lighting are set. A detailed description of the objects can be found in section 3.3. Fig. 9: Parameter window A-H: Dimming" Rel. Dimming speed from % in s [ ] Options: A dimming ramp is defined by the dimming speed. The parameterised time is the time which the dimmer requires to toggle the brightness between 0% and 100%. Note: The dimming speed refers to a full, unlimited dimming range, i.e. at a minimum or maximum dimming value the dimmer quickly reaches the maximum dimming value. Maximum dimming value Options: 100% / 99% /... / 51% / 50% Here the largest brightness value is set which can be controlled with the dimmer via relative dimming. In this way the service life of fluorescent lighting can be extended or energy can be conserved. If the brightness value is above the upper dimming value (e.g. through recall of a preset or a scene), it is only possible to reduce the brightness. The dimming values not only apply for dimming but also for the switching and staircase lighting function. During slave operation, when setting a brightness value and when recalling a scene or preset, the value limits which are parameterised in the parameter window X: Value apply. The dimming value is independent of the value limit ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 26

28 Minimum dimming value Options: 50% / 49% /... / 20% /... / 1% / 0,3% Here the smallest brightness value is set which can be controlled with the dimmer via relative dimming. In this way for example, it is possible to prevent control of brightness ranges in which the fluorescent is already switched off. The smallest minimum dimming value has a value of 0.3 %, thus switching off is always possible at the parameterised minimum dimming value. The dimming values not only apply for dimming but also for the switching and staircase lighting function. During slave operation, when setting a brightness value and when recalling a scene or preset, the value limits which are parameterised in the parameter window X: Value apply. The dimming value is independent of the value limit. Should the function switch on or off via dimming be set, the output will be immediately turn off on reaching the lower dim threshold. When dimming up the output will turn on immediately at the minimum dim level. Note: A value should be set here at which the fluorescent lighting can be operated. e.g. switching of some fluorescent lighting below about 10 % will cause flickering. This should be avoided. Allow switching on via relative dimming Options: no/yes Here you can set if fluorescent lighting that has been switched off can be switched on BRIGHTER by a dimming telegram. With the option no, the channel must be switched on before dimming. Allow switching off via rel. dimming Options: no/yes Here you can set if fluorescent lighting that has been switched on can be switched off DARKER by a dimming telegram. With the parameter value no, the brightness value remains under the minimum dimming value. Rel. Dimming speed changeable via object (Object: Rel. Dimming speed 0 100%) Options: no/yes Here you parameterise if the dimming speed (0 100%) can be changed via the EIB/KNX. The other dimming speeds, e.g. for setting switching values are not changed. With the option yes, the object Rel. Dimming speed 0 100% appears. Using this object, the dimming speed for 0 100% can be modified via the bus. The 2-byte counter values ( ) correspond to the time in seconds which is required to dim from 0 to 255 (0% 100%). The dimming speed relates to the minimum dimming value. If the dimming values are parameterised, the dimming range is still executed with the same speed. This means however, that the execution time of the minimum dimming value to 100% is shorter than the set dimming speed. The value is overwritten by a download. With a bus failure the time is lost and is overwritten by the value parameterised in ETS on bus voltage recovery ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 27

29 3.2.6 Parameter window "X: Value" This function allows the definition of a brightness via the 1-byte object Brightness value. Fig. 10: Parameter window A-H: Value Dimming speed from % while setting brightness, in s [ ] Options: This parameter determines the speed with which the device dims to a new brightness value. The speed is set which is required to dim from %. Maximum brightness value Options: 100% / 99% /... / 51% / 50% Here the upper brightness value is set which can be controlled with the channel via a brightness telegram. The value limit which is used to set a brightness value with the preset and scene function is considered. The limit in slave operation is also active here. If a brightness value which is greater than the maximum brightness value is received, the output sets the maximum brightness value. This value is reported back on the bus. The maximum value is independent of the dimming value parameterised in the parameter window X: Dimming and which applies for dimming, switching and the staircase lighting function. The maximum value is independent of the dimming value parameterised in the parameter window X: Dimming ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 28

30 Minimum brightness value Options: 50% / 49% /... / 20% /... / 1% / 0.3% Here the lower brightness value is set which can be controlled with the channel via a brightness telegram. If the dimmer receives a brightness value less than the minimum brightness value, the minimum brightness value is set. The smallest minimum brightness value has a value of 0.3 %, thus switching off is always possible at the parameterised minimum dimming value. The value limit which is used to set a brightness value with the preset and scene function is considered. The limit in slave operation is also active here. If a brightness value is recalled, which is less than the minimum brightness value, the lower brightness value is set. The maximum value is independent of the dimming value parameterised in the parameter window X: Dimming. Allow switching on via brightness values Options: no/yes Here you can set if fluorescent lighting that has been switched off can be switched on BRIGHTER by a brightness telegram exceeding 0. Allow switching off via brightness value Options: no/yes If a brightness value of 0 is received, you can set here if the lighting switches off ( yes ) or if it remains at the minimum dimming value. If a brightness value is received during a dimming process, the dimming process is stopped and then a new brightness value is implemented ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 29

31 3.2.7 Parameter window "X: Presets" The presets are used to recall predefined brightness values via 1-bit telegrams. Four presets are available per channel. The presets with an even number (2 and 4) are addressed by a telegram with the value 1, the presets with an odd number (1 and 3) are addressed by a telegram with the value 0. Separate objects are available for recalling and for saving / setting a preset brightness value. With the recall of presets, the maximum and minimum values as set in the parameter window X: Value apply. The maximum and minimum values are set with an overshoot or undershoot. At a brightness value of 0, switching off is always executed independently of the parameter Allow switching off via brightness value in the parameter window X: Value. A preset recall with enabled staircase lighting function has no effect on the channel. A preset save command via object Set preset 1 and 2 is implemented, i.e. at the time of the save command, the current brightness value of the channels is saved as a new preset value. The reaction to a preset recall with activated slave operation is parameterised in the parameter window X: Slave. With the parameterisation no reaction, a preset recall with activated slave operation is ignored. A preset save command is executed. The parameterisation Slave mode can be deactivated has the effect that the preset recall is implemented and the slave operation discontinued. If the preset command Restore status before preset is parameterised simultaneously, slave operation is reactivated. Otherwise slave operation is activated by the object Activate slave mode. With the first recall of a preset, the current state is stored. At the same time it does not matter which of the 4 presets are recalled. Further preset recalls initiate a renewed save. This ensures that the state before the first preset can be re-established. A new preset value is again saved if the preset has been recalled beforehand with the function Restore value before first preset call. Fig. 11: Parameter window "A-H: Presets" 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 30

32 The parameterisation undertaken in this parameter window X: Preset will only be transferred with a download to the Switch/Dim Actuator if in parameter window X: Functions, the preset enable Restore presets with standard value during download has been set to yes. In the following section, the functions and the parameters for Preset 1 and 2 are written. Presets 3 and 4 feature the same functions and parameters. Reaction on preset 1 (telegr. value 0) Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% (switch off) restore value before first preset call reset to parameterised value before preset 2 Here you set how the output reacts with the recall of preset 1, which means that object Call preset 1 and 2 receives a telegram with the value 0. A fixed brightness value can be recalled. The following functions can be selected as further selection options: restore value before first preset call restores the state of the channel which existed before the preset was first called. If for example, lighting control via slave operation was active, this is also reactivated and executed. The state is only saved with the first preset value recall. Further preset recalls initiate a renewed save. Only after a recall restore value before first preset call is a new brightness value stored which corresponds with the state before a preset is called. reset to parameterised value before preset 2 resets preset 2 to the parameterised value if it has been changed by the user. This can be advisable if preset 2 can be stored via the bus (see below). Reaction on preset 2 (telegr. value 1) Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% Here you set which brightness is controlled with a recall of preset 2 (= object Call preset 1 and 2 receives telegram value 1 ). At the same time, the state of the channel is saved with the first call of preset 2 and it is restored using the corresponding parameterisation of the value before preset 2. Time to set new brightness value "Transition time" in s [ ] Options: With this parameter you set the time in which a preset recall is dimmed to the new brightness value. Preset 1 and 2 can be set via the bus Options: no/yes With this parameter, the object Set preset 1 and 2 is enabled. It is used to store the currently set brightness value at the new preset value. Telegram value 0 saves preset 1, whereas telegram value 1 saves preset ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 31

33 3.2.8 Parameter window X: Scene (1) to X: Scene (6) This function permits the assignment of the output to up to 18 different lightscenes with the corresponding programmable brightness values. If a scene number is received via the object 8-bit scene, the stored scene value (brightness value) is recalled. Alternatively the possibility exists to store the current brightness value as the new scene value. With the recall of lightscenes, the maximum and minimum values as set in the parameter window X: Value apply. The maximum and minimum values are set with an overshoot or undershoot. At a brightness value of 0, switching off is always executed, independently of the parameter Allow switching off via brightness value in the parameter window X: Value. With the staircase lighting function enabled, a scene recall such as the saving of a scene has no effect. The reaction of a scene recall with activated slave operation is programmable in the parameter window X: Slave. With the parameterisation no reaction, a scene recall and a scene store command are ignored with activated slave operation. The parameterisation Slave mode can be deactivated has the effect that the scene recall is executed just like a scene store command and the slave operation is interrupted. Note that slave operation has no effect but is active in the background and can be reactivated by an ON command telegram with the value 1 to the object Switch. For this reason the first bit of the status byte has the value 1. Also the slave mode can be activated via the object Activate slave mode. The parameter window "X: Scene (1) is enabled in parameter window X: Function if a scene function is parameterised. The further parameter pages for scenes 4 to 18 are each enabled in the previous parameter window X: Scene (y), y=1 5. Note: With the common parameterisation of all channels, they all feature the same scene parameters and thus switch the same brightness value on with a scene recall. Fig. 12: Parameter window " A-H: Scene (1)" 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 32

34 The parameterisation undertaken in this parameter window X: Scene (y) will only be transferred with a download to the Switch/Dim Actuator if in parameter window X: Functions it is parameterised with the scene enable Restore scene values with standard value during download. Assignment to scene number Options: no assignment Scene no Scene no. 64 In this parameter, the output is assigned to a scene number (1...64). As soon as the device receives a telegram with this scene number at object 8-bit scene, it will recall the corresponding scene. Standard brightness value Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% Here the brightness is set which controls the output as standard with a scene recall. The user can change the parameterised value here. This is implemented by setting a scene. Via the object Restore standard scene (Parameter window X: Function, parameter Restore scene values with standard value ) the value can be reset to the parameterised value. Time to set new brightness value "Transition time" in s [ ] Options: The transition time which is required until the scene brightness value is reached is set here. Enable more scene assignments Options: no/yes Using this parameter a further parameter window is opened in which the additional scene assignments can be implemented. Note: With the execution of the scene, the defined value limits are considered in the parameter window X: Value ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 33

35 3.2.9 Parameter window "X: Charact. adj." The characteristic adjustment enables the adaptation of the dimming characteristic of the lamps (ballast devices) to the sensitivity of the eyes. Fig. 13: Parameter window " A-H: Charact. adj." Number of value pairs Options: 2 / 3 / 4 Here the number of value pairs is set which are used in the characteristic curve. The curve (characteristic correction) results from a maximum of four value pairs. Between the value pairs, a linear interpolated curve (straight) is used. Accordingly, additional parameters appear with which the individual X/Y values are to be entered to suit the parameterised number of value pairs. Other parameters: X lower sensor value (input) Options: Y Adjusted brightness value (output) Options: The limit and default values of the options are dependent on the number of value pairs. In accordance with the number of value pairs, the X-value and the Y-value can be determined here. The X-value (input value) indicates the value defined by the EIB / KNX. The Y-value indicates the true brightness value used to control the lamps or the 1-10 V control device. The first X-value is always defined with 1 and the last X-value with 255. In the parameter window X: Dimming or X: Value, parameterised dimming and brightness values are used before the transformation. Through the transformation a setting signal may result for the lamps which is less than or greater than the maximum or minimum brightness values. The brightness value reported back by the status objects corresponds again for example, with the value defined in the control. A more detailed description and an example can be found in chapter ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 34

36 Parameter window "X: Slave" In slave operation, the dimming actuator applies the brightness value which has been defined, for example, by a lighting controller via the object Brightness value of slave. Hereby a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuator can be integrated into a constant lighting control. A detailed description of the objects can be found in section 3.3. The slave mode is described in detail in chapter 4.7. The parameter window X: Slave is enabled with the parameter Select extra function (parameter window Function). If the object Switch or Brightness value is mentioned in the following section, they also apply for the objects Switch / Status or Brightness value / Status. Fig. 14: Parameter window " A-H: Slave" Using the following three parameters, you can set how an output reacts with active slave operation. If slave mode is active: reaction on Switching on Options: no reaction Slave mode can be deactivated If the slave mode is active, this parameter can be used to define the reaction to the switch on command (object value Switch = 1 ). The option no reaction has the effect that switching on with active slave operation does not cause a reaction. The command is ignored. The option Slave mode can be deactivated has the effect that with activated slave operation this ends with an ON command and the switching command is executed. The slave more is latent and waits until a renewed activation via the object Activate slave mode. As the slave mode is only latent, the corresponding bit 0 in the status byte remains active and has the value 1. Note: The behaviour on an OFF command cannot be parameterised. An OFF command always ends the slave mode ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 35

37 Relative dimming Options: no reaction Slave mode can be deactivated If the slave mode is active, this parameter can be used to define the reaction to a dimming command (object Relative dimming ). The option no reaction has the effect that with active slave operation a dimming command does not cause a reaction. The command is ignored. The option Slave mode can be deactivated has the effect that with activated slave operation this ends with a dimming command and the dimming is executed. The slave more is latent and waits until a renewed activation via the object Activate slave mode. Brightness value or preset or scene recall Options: no reaction Slave mode can be deactivated If the slave mode is activated, the reaction to a brightness value (object Brightness value ), preset or scene recall can be defined with this parameter. The option no reaction has the effect that with an active slave operation a brightness value or preset/scene recall does not have a reaction. The command is ignored. The option Slave mode can be deactivated has the effect that with activated slave operation, it can be ended with a brightness command or preset/scene recall and the command is executed. The slave more is latent and waits until a renewed activation via the object Activate slave mode. Slave mode after supply Options: active inactive In this parameter, you can set if the slave mode is active or inactive after the bus voltage recovers. If the slave function is active, the brightness value is recalled and set at the object Brightness value of slave. Note: Parameterisation in window X: General. In this window you can set that an ON command for the channel is triggered after bus voltage recovery. If in the parameter window X: Slave described here, the slave mode is parameterised as active after a bus voltage recovery, and simultaneously the reaction of the slave mode during activation is parameterised as deactivated, the slave mode is immediately deactivated again by an ON command. This means that the effect on the parameter Value object "Switch" on bus voltage recovery (page X: General) has a higher priority than the effect of the parameter Slave mode after supply voltage recovery described here. With the setting active, the device initially sets the brightness before the bus voltage failure. Thereafter the device recalls the object value Brightness value of slave via the bus ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 36

38 Parameter window "X: Staircase light" The parameter window is enabled in the parameter Select extra function (parameter window X: Function ). A detailed description of the objects can be found in section 3.3. The staircase lighting function and its variation in time is described in detail in chapter 4.3. Fig. 15: Parameter window "A-H: Stairc. fct." Brightness value after switch on Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% (OFF) Here the brightness of the lighting during the staircase lighting time can be set ( %). If the brightness value is less than the minimum dimming value, the minimum dimming value is set. Time duration in s [ ] Here the time duration is set at which the staircase lighting is switched on with the staircase lighting brightness ( staircase lighting time t ON ) After staircase time dimming to base brightness Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% (OFF) Here the base brightness is set which is permanently controlled (e.g. with night-time lighting). In normal mode, the brightness does not fall below this level. Time for dimming down in s [ ] Here the speed is set which is used with the end of the staircase lighting time to dim down ( Dimming down time t D ). The dimming time T D relates to the minimum dimming value or the base brightness, depending on the value which is reached first. Using this logic, the light is always dimmed for the entire prewarning time T D, in order to provide a sufficiently long warning before the staircase light is switched off ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 37

39 Parameter "Extending staircase lighting by multiple operation ("pumping up") Options: no (not retriggerable) yes (retriggerable) up to max. 2x staircase lighting time up to max. 3x staircase lighting time up to max. 4x staircase lighting time up to max. 5x staircase lighting time If a further ON telegram is received during the staircase lighting time, the remaining staircase lighting time can be extended by a further period. This is possible until the maximum time has been achieved. The maximum time can be programmed and it can be set to 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 times the staircase lighting time. If a portion of the "pumped" time has already elapsed, it can again be pumped to the maximum value. The parameterised maximum time may not however be exceeded. The warning time is not modified by the pumping action. With the setting "no (not re-triggerable) the receipt of an ON telegram during the active staircase lighting time is ignored. The staircase lighting time continues without modification to completion. If a normal simple retrigger function is required, the option "yes (re-triggerable)" must be set. In this case the staircase lighting time is reset by a renewed ON telegram and starts to run again from the start. Reaction on switching off via object "switch" Options: no reaction switch on basis brightness dimming on basis brightness switch OFF no reaction: Switch off telegrams are ignored. switch on basis brightness: The lighting switches on basis brightness as has been parameterised in the parameter After staircase lighting dimming to. dimming on basis brightness: With switched on lighting the dimming phase is started with the corresponding dimming time and basis brightness. switch OFF: The lighting is switched off. If permanent ON is active the switch off telegram is ignored. Brightness value during permanent ON Options: 100% / 99% /... / 1% / 0% (OFF) Here you can set the brightness of the lighting which is to be retained during the continuous ON phase (object continuous ON has the value 1 ). Note: Forced operation and blocking have a higher priority. Restart of staircase time after end of permanent ON Options: no, dimming immediately / yes With the setting no (dimming immediately), the lighting switches off when the permanent lighting has ended. With the "yes" setting, the lighting remains on and the staircase lighting time restarts. Warning during dimming down (object "Warning stairc. lighting") The user can be additionally warned during the dimming time by setting the object Warning staircase lighting to 1. Thus for example, a pushbutton LED can be controlled or a warning signal initiated which informs the user about the impending deactivation of the staircase lighting ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 38

40 3.3 Communication object General device communication objects No. Function Object name Data type Flags 0 In Operation General 1 bit (EIS 1) DPT C, R, T Object In Operation : 1 bit (EIS 1): In order to regularly monitor the presence of the Switch/Dim Actuator on the EIB / KNX, a monitoring telegram can be sent cyclically on the EIB / KNX. The communication object is enabled, if the parameter "Send object "in operation" in the parameter window "General" is set to send. The send value of the telegram can be parameterised. In Parameter window X: General, it is possible to parameterise if a telegram with the value 1 or 0 is sent Free not assigned Table 7 General communication objects Communication objects per output Or with the feedback via the objects Switch / Status and Brightness / Status. No. Function Object name Data type Flags ) Switch Output A 1 bit (EIS 1) DPT C, W, T Object "Switch": 1 bit (EIS 1): The object is always enabled in order to enable switching on and off without parameterisation. This object is used for switching an output ON/OFF. Telegram value 0 switch off command: relay opens 1 switch on command: relay closes If the staircase lighting function is activated, the staircase light is switched on via this object. An inversion is not intended. The relay only then receives a switch impulse, if a calculated contact change is required, i.e. a repeated switching command is carried out again. This behaviour should be considered particularly with a manual operation of the relay. This action is not recognised by the Switch/Dim Actuator and is therefore not considered in the contact calculation. For this reason a manually switched off contact can only be switched on via the bus if an OFF command has been received via the bus beforehand. It is possible to parameterise that the switching state is fed back via the object Switch or Switch / Status. Generally the feedback uses a separate object Status switch for this purpose. In the parameter window "X: General, it is possible to parameterise if one or two objects for switching and feedback are available. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective objects numbers apply. Table 8 Communication objects channel 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 39

41 No. Function Object name Data type Flags 10 1 bit (EIS 1) C, R, W, T Switch/Status Output A 40 1) DPT Object Switch/Status 1 bit (EIS 1): This object is enabled if in parameter window "X: General the feedback is parameterised via the object Switch / Status. This object has the same functions and characteristics as the object Switch. The status is additionally fed back. If only a common object for switching and feedback is used, no inversion of the feedback is possible. Telegram value 0 switch off command: relay opens 1 switch on command: relay closes Note: If the object Switch / Status has more then one EIB/KNX group address, the address for the status response has to be set as a sending address (first address) ) Status switch Output A 1 bit (EIS 1) DPT C, R, T Object Status switch : 1 bit (EIS 1): This object is visible provided that the parameter "Status response of switching state on the parameter window "X: General" has the value "yes: via a separate object Switch status. The object value directly indicates the current contact position of the switching relay. An inversion of the status value as when sending the status telegram can be programmed. The status can only be sent with only if value changes or always, triggered by switch command. The parameterisation always, triggered by switch command means that the status is sent if a switching command is received via the object Switch. Other switching actions, e.g. scene or preset recalls only trigger the sending of the status with a status change. Manual switching will not be detected ) Relative dimming Output A 4 bit (EIS 2) DPT C, R, W, U Object Relative dimming : 4 bit (EIS 1): The object is always enabled in order to enable dimming without parameterisation. The relative dimming telegram for the corresponding output is received via this object. It is a dimming command (BRIGHTER, DARKER, STOP). After a start command is received, the brightness is changed in the defined direction with the parameterised speed. If a stop command is received before the dimming process ends or the maximum or minimum dimming value is reached, the dimming process is interrupted and the received brightness value is retained. Dimming values which are above or below the max. or min. dimming values will not be received, the parameterised max. or min. dimming value remain as they are with further dimming ) Brightness value Output A 1 byte (EIS 6) DPT C, W, T Object Brightness value [EIS 6; 1-byte value]: The object is always enabled in order to enable a brightness value without parameterisation. The defined brightness value for the corresponding output is received via this object. It can be set via parameters if the dimming speed to dim or jump to the brightness value is set. Brightness values which are above or below the predefined max. or min. brightness values are not controlled. The respective value limit is set. Furthermore you can set which brightness value of the output (value = x% ) is switched on or off (value = 0 %). Telegram value 0 off, or min value limit "255" = 100% It is possible to parameterise that the status of the brightness value is fed back via the brightness setting object (Brightness / Status). Generally a separate object Status brightness value is used which can be enabled in the parameter window X: General. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 9 Communication objects channel 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 40

42 No. Function Object name Data type Flags ) Brightness / Status Output A 1 byte (EIS 6) DPT C, R, W, T Object Brightness / Status [EIS 6; 1-byte value]: This object is enabled if in parameter window "X: General, the feedback is parameterised via the object Brightness / Status. This object has the same functions and characteristics as the object Brightness value. The status is additionally fed back. Telegram value 0 off, or min value limit "255" = 100% Note: If the object Brightness / Status has more then one EIB/KNX group address, the address for the status response has to be set as a sending address (first address) ) Status brightness value Output A 1 byte (EIS 6) DPT C, R, T Object Status brightness value [EIS 6; 1-byte value]: This object is visible provided that the parameter "Status response of brightness value on the parameter window "X: General" has the value "yes: via the separate object Status brightness value. The object is used to feedback the brightness value which is currently issued. The object value updates only at the completion of a switching or dimming process. It is possible to parameterise when a status telegram is sent. The status can only be sent with only if value changes or always, triggered by brightness command. The parameterisation always, triggered by brightness command means that the status is sent if a brightness command is received via the object Brightness value. Other brightness values set commands, e.g. the sending of the status is only triggered by scene or preset recalls in the event of a status change ) Rel. Dimming speed % Output A 2 byte (EIS 10) DPT C, R, W Object Rel. Dimming speed 0 100% [EIS 10; 2-byte value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Dimming" the parameter "Rel. Dimming speed changeable via object (Object: Rel. Dimming speed %) is set to yes. Via this object the dimming speed for relative dimming can be set. The dimming speed for switching, setting values or staircase lighting function will not be influenced. The value (counter value) is represented in seconds. After bus voltage recovery, the object value is set by the programmed value and the value set via the bus is overwritten and is lost. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 9 Communication objects channel 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 41

43 No. Function Object name Data type Flags 16 2 bit (EIS 8) C, W Forced operation Output A ) DPT Object Forced operation [EIS 8; 2-bit value]: This object is visible if the forced operation function is enabled in parameter window "X: Function". This object serves for defining a parameterised brightness value with subsequent blocking of the operation. Output X can be forcibly operated via this object (e.g. by a higher-level control). The object value directly defines the forced position of the channel: "0" or "1" The output is not priority controlled, a forced operation is removed "2" The output is forcibly switched OFF. The forced operation is active "3" The output is priority controlled with the parameterised brightness value switched on. The forced operation is active The brightness value of the channel is calculated during forced operation, but is not however displayed. Dimming speeds are not considered with the calculation, i.e. in the background the immediate end values are stored. After the completion of forced operation, the brightness values calculated in the background are set. A dimming, scene or preset recall as with the staircase lighting function will not be reinitiated. After a download, the object Forced operation has the value 0. Forced operation is not activated. Forced operation has a higher priority than blocking a channel. The state of the bus voltage can be parameterised. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 10 Communication objects for forced operation 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 42

44 Communication objects for the function Preset No. Function Object name Data type Flags 17, 19 46, 49 1) Call preset 1 and 2 AND Call preset 3 and 4 Output A 1 bit (EIS 1) DPT C, W Object Call preset 1 and 2 [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: A stored brightness value is accessed with this object. If the value 0 is sent to this object, the parameterised or saved switching state of Preset 1 or Preset 3 is recalled. Accordingly the value "1" has the effect that the parameterised brightness value of "Preset 2 or Preset 4 is recalled. Telegram values: 0: Call preset 1 or preset 3 1: Call preset 2 or preset 4 The behaviour during slave operation or with activated staircase lighting function can be found in the parameter description of the slave operation or the staircase lighting function. 18, 20 48, 50 1) Set preset 1 and 2 AND Set preset 3 and 4 Output A 1 bit (EIS 1) DPT C, W Object Set preset 1 and 2 [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: Using this object it is possible to store the current brightness value as the new preset value. The object value 0 has the effect that the current switching state is saved as Preset 1 (or Preset 3). The value 1 saves the current brightness value as Preset 2 (or Preset 4). Telegram values: 0: Set preset 1 or Preset 3 1: Set preset 2 or preset 4 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 11 Communication objects for presets 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 43

45 Communication objects for the function 8-bit scene No. Function Object name Data type Flags 21, 46, 8-bit scene Output X 1 byte Non EIS ) DPT C, W Object 8-bit scene [Non EIS; 1-byte value]: This object is visible if the 8-bit scene function is enabled in parameter window "X: Function". Using this 8-bit communication object, a scene command can be sent using a coded telegram, which integrates the output of the Switch/Dim Actuator in an EIB/KNX scene. The telegram contains the number of the respective scene as well as the information if the scene is to be retrieved, or if the current brightness value is to be assigned to the scene. Telegram format (1 byte): M0SS SSSS (MSB) (LSB) M: 0 scene is retrieved 1 scene is stored (if allowed) S: Number of the scene ( : ) EIB / KNX 1-byte telegram value Decimal Hexadecimal 00h 01h 02h... 3Fh 80h 81h 82h... AFh Meaning Retrieve scene 1 Retrieve scene 2 Retrieve scene 3... Retrieve scene 64 Store scene 1 Store scene 2 Store scene 3... Store scene 64 Other figures have no effect on the saving or retrieval of the scene function. See the appendix for the complete code table of the 8-bit scene telegram. An example of an 8-bit scene is described in chapter 4 "Application and planning". The behaviour during slave operation or with activated staircase lighting function can be found in the parameter description of the slave operation or the staircase lighting function. 22, 47, Restore standard scene Output X 1 bit (EIS1): ) DPT C, W Object Restore standard scene [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if the object with the parameter Restore scene values with standard value has been enabled in parameter window "X: Function". The standard brightness values of an 8-bit scene are defined in the parameter window X: Scene (x). These values can be modified by the user during operation. A telegram with the value 1 which is received via this object resets all scene values to the standard values parameterised in the ETS. Telegram values: 0: No reaction 1: Overwrite scene values with standard value 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 12 Communication objects for scene 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 44

46 Communication object for the Blocking function No. Function Object name Data type Flags 23, 48, Block Output X 1 bit (EIS1): ) DPT C, W Object Block [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if the blocking function is enabled in parameter window "X: Function". The object is used for blocking an output to prevent unwanted operation. The lighting remains unchanged when a block is removed. The blocking function has a lower priority than forced operation (see function flow chart in section 4). After bus voltage recovery or a download, the blocking is removed and must be reset if required. Telegram values: 0: Remove block 1: Block active 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 13 Communication objects for blocking Communication objects for the function Slave operation No. Function Object name Data type Flags 24, 49, Activate slave mode Output X 1 bit (EIS1): ) DPT C, W Object Activate slave mode [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the slave operation function is enabled in the additional function parameter. The object serves for activation / deactivation of the slave operation. With deactivation the device behaves like a normal Switch/Dim Actuator without slave function. The slave operation can be reactivated when this object receives the value 1. By setting the T flag, the object is actively sent after bus voltage recovery. Telegram values: 0: Slave mode not activated 1: Activate slave mode 25, 50, Brightness value of slave Output X 1 byte (EIS6): ) DPT C, W, T Object Brightness value of slave [EIS 6; 1-byte value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the slave operation function is enabled in the additional function parameter. The Switch/Dim Actuator receives the brightness value via this object, e.g. from a higherlevel light control (master). If the mode is deactivated or slave mode is latent, after an OFF command 0 to the object Switch or Switch / Status the telegrams to the object Brightness value of slave have no effect. In parameter window "X: Slave, it is possible to parameterise if the slave mode can be interrupted by a dimming command, a setting of a value or a scene or preset command. Brightness values which are above or below the predefined max. or min. brightness values are not set. In this case the value limits are set. Telegram value "0" = OFF channel is switched off, slave mode remains inactive "255" = 100% If the slave mode is enabled via ETS for a channel, this can be deactivated by a telegram with the value 0 or activated with the value 1 with the object Activate slave mode. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 14 Communication objects for slave mode 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 45

47 Communication objects for the function Staircase lighting control No. Function Object name Data type Flags 24, 49, Activate staircase function Output X 1 bit (EIS1): ) DPT C, W Object Activate staircase function [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the staircase lighting function is enabled in the additional function parameter. The staircase lighting function can be activated or deactivated via this object. With a deactivated staircase lighting time, the output of the device behaves like a normal Switch/Dim Actuator. The staircase lighting function is again activated if the value 1 is received via the object described here. If the staircase lighting is switched off at the time when it is activated, the base brightness is set. If the light is switched on, the staircase lighting brightness is set and the staircase lighting time elapses. After bus voltage recovery, the staircase lighting function is always activated. By setting the T flag, the object is actively sent after bus voltage recovery. Telegram values: 0: Staircase lighting function not activated 1: Activate staircase lighting function 25, 50, Permanent ON Output X 1 bit (EIS1): ) DPT C, W Object Permanent ON [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the staircase lighting function is enabled in the additional function parameter. Serves as an active staircase lighting control for permanently switching on the lighting (also called Service light ). After a bus voltage recovery or download, the object value is set to 0 and a permanent ON is not active. Telegram values: 0: Permanent light not active 1: Permanent light active 26, 51, Duration of staircase lighting Output X 2 byte (EIS 10) ) DPT C, R, W Object Duration of staircase lighting [EIS 10; 2-byte value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the staircase lighting function is enabled in the additional function parameter. Via this object the staircase lighting time can be set via the EIB/KNX. The time is defined in seconds. After bus voltage recovery, the object value is accepted by the programmed value in the ETS and the value set via the bus is lost. 27, 52, Warning staircase lighting Output X 1 bit (EIS 1) ) DPT C, T Object Warning staircase lighting [EIS 1; 1-bit value]: This object is visible if in parameter window "X: Function" the staircase lighting function is enabled in the additional function parameter. The value of the object is used to provide a warning before the staircase lighting time elapses. The object has the value 1 during the warning. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 15 Communication objects for staircase lighting 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 46

48 Communication object for the diagnostics No. Function Object name Data type Flags 34, 59, Status byte Output X 1 byte Non EIS ) Non DPT C, R, T Object Status byte [Non EIS; 1-byte value]: This object is always visible so that the status of the Switch / Dim actuator is always available. This object is useful particularly if the device does not function as required. It indicates the possible causes: Telegram values: Bit 0: Additional function (staircase lighting or slave operation) is active Bit 1: Blocking function is active Bit 2: Forced operation is active Bits not used can be defined with the value 0. A detailed assignment of the object value to the device status is listed in the appendix. The object value is sent after a change, download and reset. The bit 0 is always active if the staircase lighting function of the slave mode is activated. Both of these functions cannot be enabled simultaneously for a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuator. If one of the functions is enabled via the ETS, it can be activated via the objects Activate slave mode or Activate staircase function. In both cases the bit 0 of the status will assume the value 1. Bit 0 also remains set when the slave mode is latent after an OFF command and telegram with the value 0 to the object Switch or Switch / Status. The same behaviour results with the corresponding parameterisation if the slave mode is interrupted by dimming, setting the brightness, scene or preset recall. The behaviour can be programmed in parameter window "X: Slave. 1) For the SD/S outputs 2 to max. 8 the respective object numbers apply. Table 16 Communication objects for status byte 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 47

49 4 Planning and application 4.1 Number of connectable ballast devices Load current influence In this section you will find some tips and application examples for practical use of the device. Several electronic ballast devices with 1-10 V interfaces can be controlled with a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuators. The number of dimmable ballast devices per channel is limited both by the switching capacity and the control power of the Switch/Dim Actuator. Both sizes determine the number of connectable 1-10 V ballast devices. If the switching on and off function is not used via the switching relay of the Switch/Dim Actuator (e.g. external contactor), the number of controllable ballast devices depends on the load capacity of the contactor contact and the 1-10 V DC control voltage. If the switching and control function of a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuator is used, the smaller number of ballast devices limits the maximum number of ballast devices which can be connected to a channel. Each channel should be considered. An influence between the channels is not to be considered. The electronic ballast is a device for operating gas discharge lamps, e.g. fluorescent lamps. During normal operation, the electronic ballast converts the mains voltage to an optimum operating voltage for the gas discharge lamps. Furthermore, the electronic ballast enables the gas discharge lamps to ignite (start) via capacitor circuitry. With the original choke/starter circuitry the lamps are switched on consecutively, with the electronic ballast all fluorescent lamps switch on practically simultaneously. If switching on occurs at the mains voltage peak, the buffer capacitor of the electronic ballast causes a high but very short current pulse. With the use of several ballast devices on the same circuit, the simultaneous charging of the capacitors may result in very large system inrush currents (inrush current peaks I p ). This peak inrush current I p is to be considered when designing the switch contacts as well as when selecting the respective circuit protection. In the following section, the effects of the electronic ballast peak inrush current and the associated limitation of the number of electronic ballast devices in the Switch/Dim Actuators are examined. The inrush current of the electronic ballast depends not only on the wattage but also on the type, the number of elements (lamps) and on the manufacturer. For this reason the given maximum number of connectable electronic ballast devices per output can only relate to a defined type of electronic ballast. For a different type this value can only represent an estimation. In order to properly estimate the number of electronic ballast devices, the peak inrush current I p with the respective pulse width of the electronic ballast must be known. In the meantime, these values are stated by the manufacturer in the technical data or are available on request ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 48

50 Typical values for single element electronic ballast devices with T5/T8 lamps are: Peak inrush current 15 A to 50 A with a pulse time of 120μs to 200μs. The relay of the Switch/Dim Actuator features the following maximum switch on values: Max. peak inrush current I p (150μs) Max. peak inrush current I p (250μs) Max. peak inrush current I p (600μs) Table 17 Peak inrush currents SD/S x A 320 A 200 A If these limit values are exceeded, the relay will be destroyed (e.g. the contacts will weld). Example: ABB EVG 1x58 CF Peak inrush current I p = 33.9 A (147.1μs) For the SD/S Switch/Dim Actuator this means: Maximum number of electronic ballast per output = 400 A / 34 A = 11 electronic ballast devices Control current influence The 1-10 V interface operates according to the current source principle. Hereby, the ballast is a voltage source which generates a constant current. The Switch/Dim Actuator (current sink) represents an electrical end stage, so that the voltage value corresponds to the required dimming setting. The output stage of the Switch/Dim Actuator has been designed so that it can counteract a maximum control current of 100 ma and generate a control voltage of 1 V on the ballast. The minimum brightness which the ballast can set is produced at this 1 V value. If the number of ballast devices produces a current greater than 100 ma, the Switch/Dim Actuator is not longer in a position to reduce the voltage on the ballast to 1 V. In this case, the minimum dimming value of the ballast cannot be set. The same problems can occur if the control line is too long or if its cross-section is too small. In these cases the resistance and accordingly the voltage drop on the line is too large, so that the actual control voltage on the ballast does not correspond to the required voltage value. The control current generated by the ballast depends on the type and manufacturer of the ballast. Typical currents are between 0.4 and 4 ma. If an average control current of 2 ma is assumed, 50 ballast devices can be connected to a Switch/Dim Actuator channel. Furthermore, the control cables and the cable cross-sections must be taken into consideration. If the cable is too long or too thin, the line voltage drop is too large in order to generate the minimum control voltage of 1 V on the ballast. This leads to the minimum dimming value not being adjustable. With a cable cross-section of 0.8 mm 2, a simple control line length of 70 m, or at 1.5 mm 2 a length of 100 m is possible with the Switch/Dim Actuators. An open control line causes a voltage drop of 10 V on the ballast and affects the maximum brightness of 100 %. A short-circuited control line allows the voltage to collapse and the minimum dimming value of the control device is set. The polarity must be observed when the control line is connected. If the polarity is reversed, the ballast cannot be dimmed and the minimum dimming value is set ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 49

51 4.2 Function chart The following illustration indicates the sequence in which the functions of the Switch/Dim Actuator operating mode are processed. Objects, which lead to the same box have the same priority and are processed in the sequence in which the telegrams are received. Switch Dimming Brightness Recall 8-bit scene / Store Recall / store preset Switch Dimming Set brightness Scenes Preset Activate staircase lighting Activate slave value Staircase lighting Slave brightness Duration of staircase lighting Slave mode Permanent ON Permanent ON Dimming and value limits yes Forced operation Block no no yes Evaluation of EIB/KNX bus failure / recovery Status / Brightness Characteristic adjustment Switch relay 1-10V output Status / Switch Brightness value Fig. 16: Function chart 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 50

52 4.3 Staircase lighting time With the active staircase lighting function, the other functions of the device are deactivated with the exception of forced operation and the blocking function. When the telegram value 1 is received at the Switch object, the lighting is switched on. After the staircase lighting time t ON has elapsed, the lighting dims in an adjustable dimming time t D to a defined brightness value ( Base brightness ). If this value is zero, the lighting switches off after the minimum dimming value is reached. Then parameterised dimming values in the parameter window X: Dimming apply. During an activated staircase lighting function, the preset and scene commands have no effect. After bus voltage recovery, the staircase lighting function is activated. The lighting state remains unchanged: If the lighting was switched on, the starting brightness is set and the lighting is restarted. If the lighting was switched off, the brightness switches to the base brightness. The dimming time T D relates to the minimum dimming value or the base brightness, depending on the value which is reached first. Using this logic the light is always dimmed for the entire prewarning time T D, in order to provide a sufficiently long warning before the staircase lighting is switched off. Base brightness = 0 % t ON t D t ON t D Dimming value t Fig. 17: Brightness behaviour with base brightness = 0 Base brightness x% % t ON t D t ON t D x% Dimming value t Fig. 18: Brightness behaviour with base brightness not equal to 0 A telegram with the value 0 which is received by the object Activate staircase function deactivates the staircase function. Thereafter the device operates like a normal dimming actuator, i.e. all other functions such as relative dimming, setting of a brightness value and the scene and preset functions can be fully used again. For renewed activation of the staircase function, a telegram with the value 1 must be received at the object. With activated staircase lighting, the maximum and minimum dimming values, as defined in parameter window X: Dimming apply. The respective parameterised values are set with an overshoot or undershoot ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 51

53 Retrigger: Fig. 19: Diagram for staircase lighting time After the staircase lighting time T ON, the output switches off automatically. With each "1 telegram, the time restarts ( retrigger function ), if the parameter Extending staircase lighting by multiple operation ("pumping up") in the parameter window X: Staircase light is set to no, no pump up possible. In this example, a dimming down process with the corresponding prewarning is parameterised. The prewarning is visualised by the dimming. At the same time the object Warning staircase lighting can be switched as a projectspecific warning (e.g. optical or acoustic warning). With pumping, the user can adapt the staircase lighting time to the current requirements by pressing the pushbutton several times in succession. The maximum duration of the staircase lighting time can be set in the parameters. Fig. 20: Diagram for staircase lighting time pumping If the device receives a further ON command when the staircase lighting is switched on, the staircase lighting time is added to the remaining period. The dimming T D (warning time) is not changed by "pumping" and is added to the extended (x times T ON ) staircase lighting time ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 52

54 4.4 Preset description A parameterisable switching state can be retrieved with the help of presets. Lightscenes can therefore be implemented for example by a 1-bit object. Retrieve preset Preset call Short button operation OFF ON ON Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Fig. 21: Controlling lightscenes via presets Switching states ( preset values ) can be retrieved via the object Recall preset 1 and 2. A maximum of 4 preset values are available for each output: Action Telegram Recall preset 1 Object Recall preset 1 and 2 = 0 Recall preset 2 Object Recall preset 1 and 2 = 1 Table 18 Retrieved preset objects Store preset Set preset Long button operation ON OFF OFF Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Fig. 22: Storing the current output state as the new preset value The current switching state is stored as a new preset value via the object Set preset 1 and 2. The user can thus adapt a lightscene for example. The presets are stored via the following values: Action Telegram Save preset 1 Object Set preset 1 and 2 = 0 Save preset 2 Object Set preset 1 and 2 = 1 Table 19 Set preset objects A similar process applies for preset 3 and 4 with the objects Set preset 3 and 4 and Recall preset 3 and ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 53

55 Special function: Restore state A useful special function can also be assigned to preset 1, which is used to recreate the brightness values (states) which were present before retrieving the first preset recall. The recall can be implemented via Preset 2, 3 or 4. The following diagram clarifies this: Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Old state ON OFF ON Recall preset 2 OFF ON ON Restore value before first preset call OFF ON OFF Fig. 23: Restoring the old brightness state (example) This function can be used for example after a presentation to restore the lighting to the state it was in beforehand. With the first recall of a preset, the current state of the channel is stored. If a preset was already active, the saved state will not be overwritten. This ensures that the state before the first preset recall can be re-established. If the preset is recalled more frequently, the state of the first recall applies. After the command Restore value before first preset call has been recalled, the new state will be stored with the next preset recall in order to recall it again at a later time. A similar process applies for preset 3 and 4 with the objects Set preset 3 and 4 and Recall preset 3 and ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 54

56 4.5 8-bit scene Scene No. <xx>, call Short button operation OFF ON OFF Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Fig. 24: Retrieve scene, 8-bit scene With the 8-bit scene, e.g. a pushbutton or a visualisation with an 8-bit telegram, the system receives an instruction to set / recall a scene. The information (brightness value and transition time) is not stored in the pushbutton, but rather in the Switch/Dim Actuator and the other ABB i-bus devices in the system. All scene devices (e.g. a channel of the Switch/Dim Actuator) are addressed by the same group address. It is sufficient to send a single telegram to recall the scene with all outputs involved. The 8-bit telegram value contains the scene number which must match the scene number in the parameters of the Switch/Dim Actuator. Up to 64 different scenes are managed via a single group address. The 8-bit scene telegram contains the retrieval and storing functions of a scene. In the following, the 8-bit scene function is described which controls multiple EIB / KNX devices. With the 8-bit scene, it is possible to retrieve one of 64 scenes or to connect multiple EIB / KNX devices in an 8-bit scene, e.g. shutter, switch actuator and DALI gateways or Switch/Dim Actuators. The scene can be retrieved or stored using a single 1-byte telegram. The precondition is that all operating devices or channels are parameterised with the same scene number. Each EIB / KNX device involved receives the 8-bit scene telegram and independently controls the scene values. For example, the outputs are switched on or off via the Switch/Dim Actuator, the shutter actuator moves the shutters to a defined position or the DALI gateway dims its output to the pre-programmed brightness values. Up to 64 different scenes can be managed via a single EIB / KNX group address. An 8-bit scene telegram contains the following information (see the code table in the appendix). Number of the scene (1 64) Retrieve scene/store scene 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 55

57 Fig. 25: Example of 8-bit scene: Retrieve scene no. 8 Example: An EIB / KNX 8-bit scene (no. 8) comprises a single lamp, which is connected via a Switch/Dim Actuator and two switch actuators. Furthermore, two shutters are integrated into the scene via a shutter actuator. The scene can be retrieved via a single EIB / KNX telegram. The prerequisite for this is that all devices have programmed scene 8 accordingly in the devices. After a telegram has been received, the slave switches on its scene number 8. The shutter actuators move the shutters to the corresponding position; the lighting assumes the predefined brightness values and switching states defined by the scene. Advantage: The 8-bit scene offers some advantages compared to conventional scene programming via several EIB/KNX groups. On the one hand, only a single telegram which is received by all participants in the scene and implemented accordingly, is sent on the bus to retrieve a scene. On the other hand, the target position of the shutter, the contact position of the switch actuator outputs and the brightness of the Switch/Dim Actuators are stored in the participating devices and do not need to be sent via the EIB / KNX each time they are to be retrieved. The scene numbering 1 to 64 is retrieved via the EIB / KNX with a telegram number 0 to 63. See the code table in the appendix for the respective scene coding ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 56

58 4.6 Characteristic adjustment Adjustment curve 65% Normal curve Brightness control output 76 KNX set value 76 = 30% Brightness lamp 65% KNX status response 76 = 30% Object Brightness value Fig. 26: Example for a characteristic adjustment Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the dimming characteristic of a light to the sensitivity of the human eye. This can be undertaken with a characteristic adjustment. Normally the object value is assigned with the proportional brightness value 0 % % (see normal curve ). This curve can be converted by 4 value pairs to an adjustment curve. A linear interpolation of the characteristic is undertaken between the value pairs. If the lights should be brighter in the lower range, the brightness can be increased or reduced with the object value 1. In the example above (see figure) the brightness for value 1 in the first value pair has therefore been defined at 30 %. The other value pairs in the example have been defined so that they result in a flatter curve in the upper range. With relative dimming, a flatter dimming ramp is thus achieved. In extreme cases the brightness characteristic can even be inverted. X = 1 -> Y = 255 (100 %) and X = 255 -> Y = 1 (0.3 %) In this case, the maximum control value 255 sets the minimum brightness value of 0.3 % and the minimum control value sets the maximum brightness value of 100 %. The feedback brightness values received via object Status brightness value or Brightness / Status also take the curve into consideration, i.e. a control variable of 76 (30 %) is transformed to a brightness of 65 % to control the lighting. The lighting feeds back 65 %. This value is transformed once again to 76 (30 %) and provided as a brightness value in the EIB/KNX. In this way the constant lighting control of a lighting controller can be operated without any difficulties, as the control value and the feedback directly correspond and a correct control factor can be calculated. Note: In the parameter window X: Dimming or X: Value, parameterised dimming or brightness values are used before the transformation. Through the transformation a setting signal may result for the lamps which is less than or greater than the maximum or minimum brightness values ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 57

59 4.7 Slave mode The reaction to the ON telegram with the object Switch can be parameterised. If the slave operation is activated, the dim actuator strictly adheres to the brightness value, which is predefined by the object Brightness value of slave. Brightness values at the object Brightness value are ignored. A telegram with the value 0 at the object Activate slave mode deactivates slave mode and a telegram with the value 1 activates the slave mode again. The activation or deactivation is also displayed in the first bit of the status byte. An OFF telegram ( 0 ) at the object Switch has the effect that the slave mode is deactivated for some time. In this case the slave mode is in a latent state and waits in the background for renewed activation. A renewed activation can be implemented by an ON command, a telegram with the value 1 to the object Switch or via the object Activate slave mode. As in the latent state, the slave mode continues to be active in the background and is waiting for activation, the first bit in the status byte will always indicate the activated slave mode with the value 1. The same behaviour results when in the parameter window X: Slave it is programmed that a dimming command, switching command, value command, preset or scene recall interrupts slave operation. During this interruption the slave mode is also latent and can be reactivated by an ON command, a telegram with the value 1 to the object Switch or via the object Activate slave mode. The parameterisation no reaction has the effect that no dimming, switching or value command can be executed. A preset or scene recall and storing of a scene also has no effect. However, a new brightness value can be stored via the object Set preset. The parameterised value limits in the Value parameter window also apply for the slave operation. The undershoot and overshoot of these limits are set using the parameterised minimum or maximum brightness value. If the master sends the brightness value 0, the lighting is switched off. The behaviour of the slave mode after bus voltage recovery can be parameterised ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 58

60 4.8 Behaviour on bus voltage failure, recovery and download Reaction on bus voltage failure The switching behaviour (relay position) can be parameterised. The control output assumes a high resistance state, which means that the ballast devices assume the maximum brightness (100 %). Reaction on bus voltage recovery The behaviour of the device after bus voltage recovery can be parameterised on a channel-by-channel basis (see parameter page X: General). The individual functions behave as follows: After bus voltage recovery, the staircase lighting function is always activated. If permanent ON was activated it will be cancelled. Via the parameter Value object "Switch" on bus voltage recovery, it is also possible to define if the light switches on or off (provided that this is allowed in the parameters). If the base brightness was set before bus failure, it will be set again. If the staircase lighting was deactivated before bus failure, the staircase lighting will be reactivated. If the blocking function was active, the blocking of the device is cancelled at bus voltage recovery. Reaction of download or ETS recovery The brightness value remains unchanged during and directly after the download or ETS reset. The function (e.g. staircase lighting, forced operation, blocking) of the device also remains unchanged. If another or no additional function was parameterised before reset/download, the following applies: The Staircase lighting function is active and the object Activate staircase function is written with the value 1. If the base brightness was set for the staircase lighting before download, it will be set again. If the staircase lighting was not active before download, it will remain deactivated after the download. If the staircase lighting was dimming before download, it will be set to base brightness after download. The special behaviour is described in the following table ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 59

61 Behaviour with: Switch behaviour (relay position) 1-10 V output Block Forced operation Scenes Presets Object Status switch Status brightness Rel. Dimming speed 0 100%, set via bus Staircase lighting function Permanent ON Slave operation Status byte Last brightness value Behaviour of the Switch/Dim actuator after a download, ETS bus reset voltage failure and recovery Bus voltage failure (BF) Bus voltage recovery (BW) Download ETS bus reset Reset device Programmable ("X: General) Object value Switch is parameterised (X: General) State as before the download State as before the reset Assumes high resistance, ballast devices go to 100 % Dependent on parameterisation Switch object after bus recovery: Unchanged: Brightness before bus failure Value 1 : Brightness = 100% Value 0 : Off, or min brightness Control output and thus the brightness value remain unchanged. Control output and thus the brightness value remain unchanged. No function, see relay position Blocking is removed Blocking is removed Blocking is removed No function, see relay position Programmable ("X: Function). Will be deactivated, brightness as was before forced operation Will be deactivated, brightness as before forced operation No function, see relay position Inactive, via bus saved scene values remain available Inactive, scene values are overwritten depending on the parameterisation (X: Function) Inactive. Values stored via bus still available for recall No function, see relay position Preset is written with the parameterised standard value in the ETS Preset is written with the parameterised standard value in the ETS Inactive No function, no data is sent Will be updated and depending on parameterisation (X: General) will be sent Will be updated and depending on parameterisation (X: General) will be sent Will be updated and depending on parameterisation (X: General) will be sent Dimming speed is lost. no function The dimming speed set via the bus is lost and is replaced by the ETS programmed time. The dimming speed set via the bus is lost and is replaced by the ETS programmed time. The dimming speed set via the bus is lost and is replaced by the ETS programmed time. No function, see relay position Staircase light function active, reaction dependent on Switch object State as before the download State as before ETS bus reset No function, see relay position Inactive Inactive Inactive, brightness is retained No function, see relay position Is programmable (X: Slave) State as before download, slave brightness object will be read State as before reset, slave brightness object will be read No function Values are updated and sent Values are updated and sent Values are updated and sent The last brightness value is saved. As long as the last value is unknown, switches on with 100 % or maximum value Last brightness value is still known. Last brightness value is still known. Table 20 Behaviour of Switch / Dim actuators on bus voltage failure, recovery and download 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 60

62 4.9 Interdependence of the functions The functions have a dependence on one another: The highest priority is forced operation, which is triggered with the 2-bit object Forced operation. The channel is blocked with forced operation. At the same time the value of the object Forced operation of the channel is switched on (object value 3 or 11 ) or off (object value 2 or 10 ) with a parameterised brightness value. The slave operation such as staircase lighting continues to run in the background during forced operation. The brightness is not influenced by this measure. During active forced operation the blocking of the channels can be triggered or removed. At the end of forced operation the blocking is checked and implemented if necessary. The second highest priority is the Blocking function. With this function the channel is blocked via the 1-bit object Block (value 1 ), i.e. no switching, dimming or value commands are carried out. The brightness value is frozen at its present level after completion of a dimming, scene or preset transition. The staircase lighting function and the slave mode are interrupted. If the channel receives a telegram with the value 0 via the object Block, the channel is re-enabled and the brightness value that was active before blocking is set again. The staircase lighting continues in the background until dimming. The dimming is implemented again after the end of blocking. Slave mode is again implemented. The permanent ON function has a lower priority than the forced operation and blocking function. After the end of forced operation or blocking the permanent ON function is no longer active. Permanent ON interrupts the staircase lighting function and the timer runs in the background until the start of dimming. You can parameterise if the staircase lighting function is restarted after the end of permanent ON or if it remains in a standby state. The additional functions of slave mode and staircase lighting have equal priority and cannot be activated simultaneously. A channel can either be operated with staircase lighting or slave mode. The parameterised behaviour on bus voltage failure or recovery acts directly on the switching contacts and thus has the highest priority. A graphic representation with the active principles of the priorities is described in chapter 4.2 in a flow chart ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 61

63 Appendix 5 Appendix 5.1 Table of the status bytes Object value dec Forced operation is active Blocking function is active Staircase lighting function or slave function is active hex = applies Table 21 Meaning of the status byte Forced operation is active means that the channel is forcibly switched on or off via the forced operation (Forced operation object). Blocking is active means that the channel is blocked for all operation via the blocking function (Block object). Staircase lighting function or slave function is active means that one of these additional functions is active and therefore certain operating functions are inhibited. 5.2 Code table for 8-bit scene telegram The following table indicates the telegram code for an 8-bit scene in hex and binary code for the first 64 scenes. When retrieving or storing a scene, an 8-bit value must normally be sent ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 62

64 Appendix Bit No. 8-bit value Hexadecimal Recall/ storing not defined Scene number Retrieve (A)/ Store (S) No reaction (-) Scene number A A A A A A A A A A 10 0A A 11 0B A 12 0C A 13 0D A 14 0E A 15 0F A A A A A A A A A A A 26 1A A 27 1B A 28 1C A 29 1D A 30 1E A 31 1F A A A A A A A A A A A 42 2A A 43 2B A 44 2C A 45 2D A 46 2E A 47 2F A A A A A A A A A A A 58 3A A 59 3B A 60 3C A 61 3D A 62 3E A 63 3F A A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F A B C D E F S S S S S S S S S S 138 8A S 139 8B S 140 8C S 141 8D S 142 8E S 143 8F S S S S S S S S S S S 154 9A S 155 9B S 156 9C S 157 9D S 158 9E S 159 9F S 160 A S 161 A S 162 A S 163 A S 164 A S 165 A S 166 A S 167 A S 168 A S 169 A S 170 AA S 171 DO S WN 172 AC S 173 AD S 174 AE S 175 AF S 176 B S 177 B S 178 B S 179 B S 180 B S 181 B S 182 B S 183 B S 184 B S 185 B S 186 BA S 187 BB S 188 BC S 189 BD S 190 BE S 191 BF S 192 C C C C C C C C C C CA CB CC CD CE CF D D D D D D D D D D DA DB DC DD DE DF E E E E E E E E E E EA EB EC ED EE EF F F F F F F F F F F FA FB FC FD FE FF Table 22 Code table for 8-bit scene 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 63

65 Appendix 5.3 Scope of delivery The ABB i-bus EIB / KNX Switch/Dim Actuator SD/S is supplied with the following components. Please check the items received using the following list. 1 pc. SD/S x ), MDRC 1 pc. installation and operating instructions 1 pc. bus connection terminal (red/black) 1) Note: x = number of outputs (2, 4 or 8) 5.4 Ordering information Switch /Dim Actuators, 1-10 V, 2-, 4-, 8-fold, 16 A, MDRC Switches the floating contacts of 2, 4 and 8 independent load circuits with ballast devices which can be dimmed via independent 1-10 V control inputs. The switching state of the contact is displayed. The switching capacity is 16 A at AC1. Ordering details Short designation Order no. bbn EAN Price 1 pc. [EURO] Price group Unit weight 1 pc. [kg] SD/S CDG R Pack unit [Pcs] SD/S CDG R SD/S CDG R Table 23 Ordering details for Switch/Dim Actuators 2007 ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH 64